Veteran Miller extends UFC tenure to 28 wins with first-round submission victory
The welterweight's performance against Jared Gordon at the Prudential Center highlights his continued relevance in the sport's premier promotion.
Jim Miller secured a decisive victory over Jared Gordon via submission at the 3:29 mark of the first round during the prelims of UFC 328. The bout took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on Saturday, 9 May 2026, and was broadcast on Paramount+.
Miller, who entered the contest as an almost 3-1 underdog against Gordon, utilised his elite submission skills to tap Gordon out with a guillotine choke. The result extends Miller's win total within the UFC to 28, a figure that positions him four fights away from his stated goal of 50 appearances in the organisation.
Current records indicate Miller holds a 39-18 mark in mixed martial arts overall, while Gordon sits at 21-9. The victory also sees Miller creeping closer to Charles Oliveira's all-time record for most finishes in the UFC.
Beyond the headline bout, the preliminary card delivered several other results. Roman Kopylov defeated Marco Tulio via unanimous decision, while Pat Sabatini secured a win over William Gomis also by unanimous decision.
Further down the card, Baisangur Susurkaev defeated Djorden Santos via submission with a rear-naked choke in the third round. Jose Ochoa closed out the reported prelim results with a unanimous decision victory against Clayton Carpenter.
The event underscores the depth of competition available during the preliminary rounds of major UFC cards, with outcomes streamed live to the organisation's digital platform.
